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Workgroups in Microsoft Windows connect computers that reside on the same network. PCs that are part of a single workgroup can share files and resources, as well as stream media. To join Mac OS X Leopard to a workgroup and facilitate file and printer sharing across platforms, edit the Windows Internet Naming Service information for the wireless or Ethernet connection.

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Open System Preferences from the Dock of your Mac, or click the Apple Menu and then click "System Preferences."

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Select "Network" from the Internet & Network section, then choose "Ethernet" or "AirPort" from the available services.

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Click the "Advanced" button and then select the "WINS" tab. Enter the name of the Windows workgroup into the Workgroup field.

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Enter a name into the NetBIOS field to enable other computers on the workgroup to identify the Mac.

Tips

To find the name of a workgroup in Windows 8, press "Windows-X" and then click "System." The workgroup information is displayed beneath Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup Settings.

To find the name of a workgroup in Windows Vista or Windows 7, click "Start," right-click "Computer," and then select "Properties" from the context menu. Review the information under Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup Settings.

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Ruri Ranbe has been working as a writer since 2008. She received an A.A. in English literature from Valencia College and is completing a B.S. in computer science at the University of Central Florida. Ranbe also has more than six years of professional information-technology experience, specializing in computer architecture, operating systems, networking, server administration, virtualization and Web design.